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tainted food
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餀 is a phono-semantic compound formed from the radical 食, which conveys the notions of food, meals, and eating, and the phonetic component 亥, which provides the pronunciation. The semantic radical places the character firmly in the domain of nourishment and edibles, while its definition relates to food that has spoiled, become tainted, or developed a foul, putrid smell. This state of decay makes the food hazardous and unfit for consumption, capturing the idea of rotten provisions that pose a health risk.
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